An event is coming up in two weeks that will make it easy for horse owners to get their equines healthy and in top shape for the 2013 season.

Cheboygan County Equine Youth & Family, Inc. is hosting its annual Healthy Horse Clinic at Tromble Bay Equestrian Center/LeeGrande Ranch on M-33 on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is open to the public and there is no need to make an appointment; those attending can just show up that day with their horse.

“The community is invited to come get all of their horses’ spring health needs done all at one place and save money doing it,” said Cheboygan County Equine Youth & Family President Beth Riker. “No appointment needed, just pull in!”

During the clinic, veterinarians Sarah Michelin and Joy Rodabaugh will be on hand, along with chiropractor Bonnie Searles, dentist Steven Shaver and Tracy Mohnke of Tribute Equine Nutrition. Both digital Coggins testing and traditional Coggins testing will be offered, as well as vaccinations, dental services and teeth floating, and Tribute Equine Nutrition will perform free body scoring and discuss nutrition and design custom diets for horses.

Riker said the event will be an opportunity for horse owners to save some cash.

“Cheboygan Equine Equine Youth & Family, Inc. realizes that with the economy where it is, it more important than ever to do what you can to save money,” Riker said. “By putting all of these services in one location, it gives us the opportunity to do that.”

Riker said her group is pleased to be part of offering the new digital Coggins testing, which gives faster test results online, and for the equine dental opportunities.

“We all know how extremely important it is to take care of your horse’s teeth,” Riker said. “A healthy mouth can mean the difference between a healthy horse and a very unhappy, unhealthy, thin horse. It can also effect how your horse rides and reacts to the bit.”

For more information and pricing, check visit the group’s website at www.cceyf.org or contact Riker at 231-818-2078 or by e-mail to saddlehorn_ranch@yahoo.com. Cheboygan County Equine Youth & Family, Inc. is an educational organization focused on families learning and spending time together. The new group is made up of youth, their families and individuals of any age looking to share their love of horses, and new members are always being sought. The group hosts and participates in a variety of events throughout the year, including a riding clinic on Saturday, June 1, an extreme obtacle challenge on Saturday, June 29 and an open horse show on Saturday, July 13.